FOREWORD FOR 1944 
Our message on this page of our 1943 catalogue might here be repeated. In the 
face of shortages of men and materials, as well as increasing costs, we did the best. 
we could, and believe we rendered uniformly satisfactory service. 
At one time we were more than two weeks behind with shipments, but this was . 
soon overcome, thanks to the men and women associated with us. 
It is our hope and expectation that we may be able this season to ship and 
deliver promptly. 
As we all know, peaches in 1943 sold at from $4.00 to $9.00 per bushel .. . 
unheard-of prices, which emphasize the importance and necessity of more fruit’s 
being grown. 
However, the supply of most kinds of fruit trees is the smallest ever known in 
the entire country, with the supply available for planting next year (1944-45) to be 
still much smaller. 
This is not our fault. We and all other nurserymen tried to grow at least normal 
amounts, but weather conditions prevented. 
Before this planting season is over, there will probably not be a fruit tree of 
most kinds to be had. It is therefore necessary to omit prices on largest amounts. 
Our trees, while limited in number, are most excellent in quality. 
Please observe BUSINESS NOTICES at top of next page. 
OUR GUARANTEE. For over two generations we have given the same guarantee, 
which has been tested and proven to be fair to our buyers and ourselves. Its substance 
is that we replace at one-half of current catalogue price trees that die within six 
months after being planted, provided reasonably good care was given. No one is 
authorized to give any other guarantee. This does not mean half number without 
charge, but same value may be used in any kind. 
In this, our SIXTY-NINTH YEAR, we express appreciation of the patronage of 
our customers, some of whose families have planted our trees and plants for three 
generations. 
RAMSEY’S AUSTIN NURSERY 
1875-1944 
NURSERYMEN AND LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 
J. M. RAMSEY, President M. P. RAMSEY, Sec’y.-Treas. 
AUSTIN, TEXAS 
